W.Q. 2017 DOCTRINE TWO TEST 1

Question 1

test 1

what does Doctrine 6 say?

Answer 1

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has, By His suffering and death, made an atonement for the whole world, so that whosoever will may be saved.

Question 2

Atonement:

what is the adequacy of God’s solution?

Answer 2

the Adequacy of God’s solution is:
1= it is for all people (1 John 2:2)
2= it is for all time (Hebrews 9:26-28)
3= it is for all sin (Titus 2:13-14)

Question 3

Atonement:

What is Atonement and from whom does it come from?

Answer 3

the atonement is God’s supreme work, his Idea, his plan.
A= It was conceived in infinite wisdom
+ to recover & restore humanity
+ to reveal the love of God (John 3:16)

B= Motivated by Infinite Love
+the sacrifice of Christ was not the cause of God’s love for sinner’s, but the outcome of it.
c= Invested with infinite power
+the nature of sin required extraordinary means
+Death of a sinless man- God’s only son

Question 4

extent of the Atonement:
what is your understanding of “Universal salvation”?

and relate this to Doctrine 6 and to our Wesleyan - Arminian roots.

Answer 4

= Christ died for all, Universal (whosoever)
> It is God’s will that all should be saved (1 Tim. 2:4; 1 John 4:14)
+ Christ died for all (2 Cor. 5:15)
+ Jesus tasted death for every man (Heb. 2:9)
=The incarnation makes reconciliation possible (Heb. 2:9-18)
> Nothing is beyond the scope of Christ’s redeeming work
+ One act is sufficient (Rom. 5:18)
+ power of evil is destroyed (1 John 3:8)
+ the offer is for all humankind (Matt. 11:28; John 7:37)

Question 5

list three scripture verses that illustrate the thorough provision of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, for all people, for all time, for all sin. and explain it?

Answer 5

for all people (1 John 2:2)
for all Time (Hebrews 9:26-28)
for all Sin (Titus 2:13-14)

Question 6

what are the Eight theories of Atonement?

EXPLAIN TWO OF THEM?

Answer 6

1= Ransom
2= Satisfaction
3= Substitutionary
4= Penal Satisfaction
5= Moral Influence Theory
6= Governmental Theory
7= Recapitulation Theory
8= Christus Victor Theory

Question 7

What is the christian responsibility according to the bible?

and what is the christian responsibility and response-ability in relation to Doctrine 6 from a wesleyan perspective?

Answer 7

1= Romans 10:1-15
2= 2 Cor 5:11-21
3= 2 Timothy 4:1-5
4= Luke 10:1-11
5= 1 Cor 9:15-23

Question 8

Define Redemption?

How is Jesus our Redeemer? include biblical reference.

Answer 8

Redemption is to buy back; to restore what is lost, “the total saving work of God in Christ” (HOD, p99) (Eph. 1:7)

Question 9

redemption:

How is Jesus our Redeemer?

Answer 9

> As redeemer Christ cancels bondage.
redeem- idea of deliverance, buying back someone who is in helpless bondage.
infers a payment that must be made- the blood of Christ was that payment.
Christ as Ramson (Matt. 20:28)
His life (blood) the price, one life for another
Christ as Substitute (2 Cor. 5:14-15; 21)
-voluntary death (Rom. 5:8)
-Christ as Satisfaction of the law (Rom. 3:21-26)

in the O.T> the kinsman redeemer.
in the N.T> sinners are hed captive by sin and Christ paid the price for our lelease (Rev. 5:9; 1 Tim. 2:6)
> as resurrection power - defeat of sin & death (Heb. 2:14-16)

> as a unique work - once for all act (Heb. 10:10-14)
was involved in a personal encounter with human sin, suffering and death (Heb. 2:9)

Question 10

Define Deliverer?

give O.T. examples of God as a deliverer?

Answer 10

O.T:
>from destruction - to wrath of God
= Noah - flood - God himself
= Lot - Sodom & Gomorrah - Messengers
> from Famine - Joseph
>For liberation from slavery - Moses
> For possession of the promise - Joshua (salvation)
>ot deliverance:
=from oppression enemies - Judges, prophets (samuel), kings (david),

Question 11

what are some references of the Delivering God?

God as deliverer?

Answer 11

1 Chron. 16:35;
Ps. 17:7; 18:27; 31:16: 91:3
Isa. 38:20
Jer. 17:14
Da. 3:17

Question 12

New Testament examples of Jesus as Savior?

Answer 12

> From sin (Matt. 1:21, 1 Tim. 1:15)
From Death (John 3:16, Rom. 6:23, James 5:20, Jude 23)
The Lost (Luke 19:10)
The World (John 3:17, 12:47)

Question 13

Christ as Savior

more examples of Jesus as Savior?

Answer 13

what he did:
> Acts of mercy- healing (mark 5:34)
> Acts of forgiveness - Mark 2:8-10; Luke 23:34)
> Acts of power - Resurrection (mark 5:42-43, John 11:43-44, Matt. 28:5-9)

Question 14

Describe the need and effects of Salvation?

Answer 14

> The need:

• depravity
• separation
• bondage
• Spiritual Death
• Rebellion
• Broken relationship

> The Effects

• Forgiveness (Eph 1:7)
• Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-19)
• Freedom (Rom. 6:17-18)
• Eternal life (Rom. 6:23)
• Joyful Obedience (rom. 8:12-17)
• Community-unity (Eph. 2:22, Heb. 10:24-25)

Question 15

Atonement:

Define Atonement?

Answer 15

the word “to atone” refers to bringing together (to make at one)
to reconcile those who have been separated from each other.
>the word “atonement” >the Old Testament word
>”to cover” or “to wipe away”
>used to speak of the day of atonement
>used to speak of individual sacrifices made by people to atone for their sins (Lev. 1:1-4)
> The atonement is then the act of Christ’s sacrifice (his death) for the sins of people which was of sufficient value to make amends for the damage done to the honor of God’s law by human’s transgressions.

Question 16

Atonement:

what was God’s provision through the Atonement?

Answer 16

a> it was conceived in infinite wisdom
=to recover & restore humanity
=to reveal the love of God (John 3:16)

b> Motivated by infinite love
=the sacrifice of Christ was not the cause of God’s love for sinners, but the outcome of it.

c> Invested with infinite power
=the nature of sin required extraordinary means
=Death of a sinless man - God’s only son.

Question 17

P.P. 6 - The atonement:

Define Soteriology?

Answer 17

Soteriology is the study of salvation 
 Soter - (Gr) - Savior
Soterion - (Gr.) - Salvation
Sosai - (Gr) - To save; to heal
...you are to give him the name  Jesus because he will save his people from thier sins. (Matt. 1:21)

Question 18

PP 6

what are the three basic aspects of Doctrine 6?

Answer 18

1>the Atoning Death - the death of Jesus
2> The Provision - Salvation for Everyone
3> The Response - Personal Decision to be Saved.

Question 19

pp 6
what was the problem of sin from God’s vantage point?

Describe it.

Answer 19

> God’s law said: “justice must be done. sin must be punished. there must be a penalty. any law not upheld is no law at all”
God’s holy nature said; “I hate sin, I cannot be in the presence of sin”.
God’s love said. “I want to forgive sinners and be restored to fellowship with them”
there was a penalty to be paid and a moral quality to be dealt with. the penalty must be paid but also humanity must be made right in the sight of God.

Question 20

what is Humanity’s Problem?

Discuss it

Answer 20

The problem:
>Estranged from God
>In the bondage of sin.

The Action God Took:
>the death of Christ on the cross.

This has been spoken of in many different ways- many different aspects of this help us to get a complete picture of the significance.

Question 21

what does Han mea?

Answer 21

Han, - angst, suffering, bitter resentmen.

han is a black hole in the soul, han i the destructive experien es or oppression that also carry

Question 22

What is Harmartiology?

Answer 22

the study of sin.
> hamartia - sin (greek); deviation; “falling short” of the intentions of God.
>in the o.t. sin is seenchiefly as a breach of relations between persons and the personal God due to disobedience.
> in the n.t. there are 28 synonyms, 8 root words.
>Jesus emphasis upon inner motives of a sinful act.
>paul - sin seen as a matter of the will.

Question 23

Universal salvation:

What is our responsibility according to the scriptures?

Answer 23

according to:
Rom. 10:1-15 - > we must believe.> we must preach (because if we don’t preach how will they hear, and if they don’t hear how are they going to believe).
1 Tim. 4:1-5 >tell us to do the work of an evangelist, preach the word in season and out of season;correct, rebuke and encourage.

Question 24

the eight theories of atonement:

explain two of them:
1> Ransom

2>Substitute

Answer 24

1> Ransom: matt 20:28
> indicates that he was the price which paid for the delivery of captives. >not money, but one life for another. > this aspect shows that the freedom was effected by God alone; the cost involved was great.

Question 25

the eight theories of atonement: explain:

2>Substitute

Answer 25

2> Substitute:
>Romans 5:8; 2 cor. 5:14-15
>Vicarious death of Christ - he took my place.
>this shows that Christ voluntarily died in our place - taking on himself our punishment.
> this vicarius death put man into a saveable state but it doesn’t make his response automatic.

Question 26

sin:

what are biblical synonyms for sin?

Answer 26

> The flesh: physical body 2 kings 4:34

> idolatry Rom. 1:18-32.

Question 27

what is sin?

Answer 27

> sin is an offense against God Ps. 51;4
sin is falling short of God’s standard rom. 3:23